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29 October 2026
July decision for Staffordshire withdrawn
Government has withdrawn the decision it made in July on the future structure of local government in Staffordshire and ministers will now reconsider the existing proposals and evidence before reaching a new decision.
Government is not inviting new proposals or restarting the whole process. The existing proposals and consultation remain the starting point, but ministers will review the evidence before reaching a fresh decision.
There is no immediate change to council services. Residents should continue to access services and contact the council in the same way as they do now.
We will use this period to make sure government has strong evidence about the implications of the options for Tamworth’s communities, services, finances and workforce.
Devolution
Government has also announced that it will begin devolution talks with Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, with a view to creating a Mayoral Strategic Authority for the area. See also: Government initiates Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent devolution talks
Devolution is separate from local government reorganisation.
More information: Devolution